Here’s what is changing:

Some noncitizens, including but not limited to refugees, asylees, humanitarian parolees, survivors of domestic violence or human trafficking, will no longer qualify for federally funded Medicaid. Individuals in these groups may still receive Emergency Medicaid, but not regular, full-scope benefits.

The following groups will remain eligible:

Naturalized Citizens

Lawful permanent residents who have met or are exempt from the five-year eligibility bar

Certain Cuban and Haitan entrants

COFA migrants (from Marshall Islands, Micronesia or Palau)

Children under 19 years old and pregnant people

Individuals enrolled in a state-funded program, including Medical Benefits for Asylum Applicants and Torture Victims (AATV); Victims of Trafficking, Torture or Other Serious Crimes (VTTC); and Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors (HBIS).

These changes are required under federal law and are not changes initiated by the State of Illinois.